PERLS207 Lecture : March 27 - Autism.doc

40 views10 pages

Document Summary

Describe the historical views of autism spectrum disorders (asds) List and explain the characteristics of autism. Understand barriers to physical activity for individuals with asds. Explain the common strategies used to support positive behavior for individuals with asds. Hans asperger (1944: described 4 kids with some characteristics to those described by kanner, differences: intellectual abilities and language skills were at a much higher level, his description formed the basis for asperser"s syndrome. By learning the signs, a child can begin benefiting from one of the many specialized intervention programs. Autism spectrum disorder (asd: an umbrella term, describes a growing number of related conditions that share similar symptoms, a disorder that has an equal impact on individuals, regardless of race or ethnicity. Autism spectrum disorders (asd: autism, asperger"s syndrome, rett"s syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (pdd nos) or.

Get access

Grade+20% off
$8 USD/m$10 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Grade+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
40 Verified Answers
Class+
$8 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Class+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
30 Verified Answers

Related textbook solutions

Related Documents

Related Questions